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CUI | Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.102 & 3.104

CUI

Decision DocumentUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY (FAR 12.102(a)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF:

Requesting Agency:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Installation Management 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 POC: Cedric Chu Phone: 215-528-3736 Email: Cedric.chu@dla.mil

Contracting Activity:

DLA Contracting Service Office Philadelphia 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 POC: Ena Morimoto, Mba Phone: (445) 737-1022 Email: ena.morimoto@dla.mil

2. NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This justification authorizes the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of brand name modular office furniture manufactured by Knoll, Inc. and available from Corporate Facilities of New Jersey, LLC (CFI Workspace). The modular office furniture described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be acquired in support of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Installation Management. CFI Workspace is the only responsible and known source in the geographic area who can ensure that new furniture is uniform with the existing and recently renovated DLA office spacess at Naval Support Activity (NSA) office. The instant acquisition seeks to acquire a minimum of thirteen (13) cubicles, four (4) executive offices, and two (2) conference rooms. .

The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase order with space planning occurring immediately at the time of award and full delivery anticipated ninety days from date of award.

Controlled by: DLA DCSO Philadelphia CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition/Source Selection Information see FAR

2.101 & 3.104 Distribution/Dissemination Controls: FED ONLY POC: Cedric.chu@dla.mil, (215) 528-3736

CUI | Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 & 3.104

3. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET

THE AGENCY’S NEEDS(, INCLUDING AN ESTIMATED VALUE):

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Installation Management is an agency of the Department of War (DoW). DLA Installation Management is in the process of renovating multiple DLA work spaces at NSA Philadelphia. The instant acquisition is necessary to convert an aged and unusable work space as a component of the effort to complete the renovation of the old DCSO office space in Building 26 First Floor to support DLA Engineering Management. The instant acquisition specifies Knoll, Inc modular, case goods, and conference room office furniture and systems to ensure uniformity with previously updated spaces. The instant acquisition will be executed as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order that includes demolition of existing office systems, purchase and installation of new furniture/systems, and installation of purchased items.

Market research was conducted by contacting multiple industry participants who are known to do business with the Government and specifically DLA Installation Management & Engineering Program Management Offices. The estimated dollar value of this acquisition is $345,357.02

The removal service shall be included in the scope of work and shall occur no later than ninety (90) days following award. The Contractor shall vacate the site once removal work is completed and the Contractor shall coordinate delivery and installation with DLA. Delivery and installation shall only proceed upon written notification/authorization from DLA at a later scheduled time.

4. AN IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1(b), “Only one Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements,” and FAR 6.103-1(d), “An acquisition or portion of an acquisition that uses a brand name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand name, product or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacture.” Knoll modular furniture is a brand name product of Knoll Inc., which is the only known manufacturer of the required solution, and no other product can fulfill this requirement.

In addition, CFI Workspace is an authorized dealer and installer of Knoll, Inc. modular furniture;

is the closest geographically located dealer; and, the highest rated reseller of Knoll modular office furniture. DLA Installation Management seeks to acquire a product that will maintain uniformity of recently renovated office spaces, as well as a need to inexpensively replace damaged or worn-out parts with similar items. If uniformity of brand name and item is not maintained in office spaces, the Government may incur excessive costs to maintain and replace products from multiple manufacture.

5. A DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF CITED

AUTHORITY:

Recent modular furniture purchases at DLA Philadelphia have exclusively acquired Knoll manufactured products. The DLA Installation Management Program Management Office has specified maintaining uniformity of newer/modern cubicle space furniture (modular furniture) and executive offices (case goods) of recently renovated buildings on base.

Uniformity of the products will allow DLA Installation Management to manage long term costs associated with maintenance and allow for inexpensive replace of damaged or worn-out parts with similar items. If uniformity in the manufactured brand name product and item is not maintained among DLA Philadelphia’s renovated spaces, long term the Government may have to spend more time and money to replace broken components and for maintenance. Utilizing the same items building-to-building allows DLA to store, replenish, and utilize replacement parts.

“Corporate Facilities of New Jersey, LLC” (CFI Workspace) is the only authorized dealer of Knoll products in the Philadelphia area. Therefore, it is hereby determined that CFI Workspace is the only vendor that is capable of meeting the government’s requirements.

6. A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS IS PRACTICABLE,

INCLUDING WHETHER A NOTICE WAS OR WILL BE PUBLICIZED AS

REQUIRED BY PART 5 AND, IF NOT, WHICH EXCEPTION UNDER PART 5

APPLIES:

The DLA Installation Management PMO conducted a review of DoD and General Services Administration (GSA) MAS furniture acquisition ordering to assess whether another vendor can provide the same or a similar solution. An evaluation of GSA vendors with MAS FSS’s indicates there are no Knoll authorized dealers, except the OEM, geographically located within a one-hundred-fifty (150) mile radius of NSA Phila or capable of executed delivery and installation within the time frame required by the end user.

As CFI Workspace is the only technical capable vendor able to execute delivery and installation within the timeframe required, and there are no other sources, this acquisition will be solicited on a sole source, brand name basis to CFI Workspace. In accordance with FAR 6.301(b)(2), a combined synopsis/solicitation will be sent directly to CFI Workspace and will be made publicly available, along with a redacted copy of this justification on SAM.gov.

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE

ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE:

As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that pricing will be fair and reasonable based on pricing analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1. It is anticipated that, in order to obtain a fair and reasonable price, the Government may use various price analysis techniques including, but not limited to the following: (1) In accordance with price analysis techniques detailed at FAR 15.404-1(b)(2), a comparison of proposed prices to historical prices paid, whether by the Government or other than the Government, for the same or similar items; (2) in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(4), comparison of proposed prices to competitive published price lists, published market prices of commodities, similar indexes, and discount or rebate arrangement;

(3) in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(5), comparison of proposed prices with the IGCE; and,

(4) in accordance with FAR.15.404-1(b)(7) analysis of data other than certified cost or pricing date provided by the offeror.

8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED ( SEE part 10)

AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH

WAS NOT CONDUCTED:

The DLA Installation Management conducted market research in 2026, as evidenced in its July 15, 2026 Market Research Report, which compares prices of Knoll manufactured products to similar products offered by other modular office furniture dealers/manufacturers. Market research techniques included a review of acquisition history for contracts used by DLA to procure similar supplies and a search of Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) and GSA websites (GSA elibrary https://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ElibMain/sinDetails.do?executeQuery=YES&scheduleNumbe r=MAS&flag=&filter=&specialItemNumber=33721&subcategoryCode=3372 ) for other vendors with similar supply offerings.

Informal market research was conducted via email request by the Installation Management Office to request pricing estimates from two Knoll authorized dealers. Estimates were received from a Knoll, Inc authorized dealer, Corporate Facilities of New Jersey, LLC (woman-owned small business) in the amount of $184,948.30 and UNICOR in the amount is $345,357.02.

The estimated average price of the supplies and services required for full installation is $86.34/sq ft, while the estimated average price of the services that will be performed is $23,974.10.

Contracting Officer performed additional market research to find the available sources for this requirement. By researching previous furniture purchases at DLA Philadelphia, as well as comparing previously purchased items to similar items available in the commercial marketplace, the Contracting Officer determined that a brand name item description “ Miller Knoll, Inc.” best meet the government’s needs.

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION:

N/A

10. A LISTING OF THE SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED, IN WRITING,

AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION:

CFI Workspace (Cage Code 5SWG3)

7001 N PARK DR

PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109

11. A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE ANY

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

At this time, CFI Workspace is the only service provider on the market that can fulfill this requirement and meet the Government’s needs within the time frames specified. However, DLA will continue to exercise competition as often as possible and is required to conduct ongoing reviews to keep abreast of new technology. As a continuing effort, DLA utilizes a variety of vendors, manufacturers, and contracts to fulfill its requirements and will continue the practice of surveying the market to ensure full and open competition to the maximum extent practicable.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Technical Certification:

Per FAR 6.104(b), I hereby certify this justification

Cedric Chu Technical Point of Contact DLA Installation Management

Contracting Certification:

Per FAR 6.104-1(a)12), I hereby certify this justification.

Ena Morimoto, Mba Contracting Officer DLA Contracting Services Office -Philadelphia

Competition Advocate Certification and Approval

I have reviewed and approve this justification.

Matthew Ryan, Division Chief Competition Advocate DLA Contracting Services Officer

CHU.CEDRIC.

Y.1637159123

Digitally signed by

CHU.CEDRIC.Y.1637159123

Date: 2026.08.06 18:00:19 -04'00'

MORIMOTO.EN

A.N.1362348192

Digitally signed by

MORIMOTO.ENA.N.1362348192

Date: 2026.08.11 10:20:51 -04'00'